Pasadena, TX vs Waukesha, WI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Waukesha
73.6
#715 nationally
Waukesha leads in crime level (3.1 vs 15.5). Pasadena leads in walk score (43 vs 35). Waukesha leads in median household income ($77,558 vs $64,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Waukesha, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 73.6 (#715) |
| Population | 146,716 | 70,446 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $428,498 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $77,558 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+19.8 |
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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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73.6 Score
Waukesha, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$428,498
Population
70,446
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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